Knit Tip: Homemade Needles

I read on the web that it's really easy to make your own knitting needles. This is especially useful when first starting out because it can save you a lot of money.

What you need:

Wooden dowels (found at most craft and hardware stores)
Rubberbands or some type of stopper
Pencil sharpener

All you need to do is cut the dowel to the desired length. Make sure you've chosen a dowel that's the appropriate thickness too. Sharpen one end using a standard pencil sharpener. One the other end place a rubberband or glue some type of stopper to prevent the stitches from falling off the needle.

Wooden needles are suggested for beginners because the roughness of the wood makes it less likely for stitches to slip off. If you've made some of your own needles please let us know how and post pics too!